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πŸ›‘οΈ Suicide Awareness
& Prevention

Connection before crisis. Strengthening upstream resilience through education, peer readiness, and trusted referral pathways β€” so warning signs are recognized earlier and people feel supported to seek help.

IMMEDIATE CRISIS? Call 911 or dial/text 988 β€” Veterans: press 1 after dialing.

Upstream.
Before Crisis.

Asking for help can be difficult. GPP's Suicide Awareness & Prevention pathway emphasizes peer connection, education, and awareness of outside resources. It is not a crisis-response service; urgent needs belong with the immediate resources listed on our Crisis Resources page.

Who This Program Serves

  • Veterans at any stage of their post-service journey
  • First responders β€” LE, Fire, EMS, Dispatch
  • Families, peers, and team leaders supporting someone who has served
  • Unit leaders wanting to build peer readiness within their teams

Core Program Components

  • Education Sessions β€” Warning signs, protective factors, destigmatizing language, and the science of intervention
  • Peer Readiness Training β€” How to listen, how to refer, when to escalate, and what to say without making it worse
  • Resource Navigation β€” Connections to VA, local providers, crisis services, and peer support networks
  • Follow-Up Connection Plan β€” Structured check-ins and community-building activities to sustain protective relationships

Outcomes & Impact

  • Increased help-seeking behavior and reduced stigma
  • Improved peer confidence to recognize warning signs and act early
  • Stronger community connection and safety networks
  • Greater awareness of local crisis resources and referral pathways

Ethical Boundaries & Safeguards

  • Volunteers are not crisis counselors β€” clear scope is defined and maintained
  • Escalation protocols are always in place; crisis resources are always visible
  • Confidentiality maintained with clear exceptions for imminent risk
  • Licensed professionals onboarded for any specialized scope

If You Don't Know What to Say

β†’ "I'm not safe right now."
β†’ "I'm thinking about hurting myself."
β†’ "Can you help me make a plan for the next hour?"
Supporting someone else:
β†’ "I'm here. You're not alone."
β†’ "Let's call 988 together."
β†’ "I can stay with you while we get help."
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